Job Responsibilities
- Care for the well-being and safety of clients with dementia in Kebun Baru.
- Provide basic case management for clients with dementia or cognitive impairment.
- Monitor and assist clients with daily living activities to promote their independence.
- Plan, organise, overseeing and lead activities for the day-to-day execution of programmes, either one-to-one or on a group basis, depending on the preferences, needs and limitations of each client.
- Organise and oversee social and recreational group excursions for clients.
- Manage and accompany clients for important medical appointments and activities.
- Monitor and organise outreach events such as talks and webinars.
- Explore new avenues of collaboration with community partners.
- Engage with various stakeholders to ensure smooth running of programmes.
- Conduct the pre-admission assessment.
- Ensure proper documentation of client care plans, records, activity and participation log.
- Provide clients with information about available social support services from other organizations.
- Identify and suggest enhancements for programs, activities, and training sessions.
- Contribute to operations review meetings and offer insights for developing and revising care plans.
- Support caregivers and volunteers in caring for clients.
- Plan and manage the volunteer roster.
- Assist in managing all aspects of daily activities to ensure smooth functioning.
- Procure consumables and supplies as needed.
- Any other duties as & when assigned.
Requirements
- Diploma and equivalent or above.
- Possess a passionate disposition to care for persons living with dementia.
- Be able to engage and communicate comfortably with persons living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
- Leadership skills and a collaborative team player.
- Able to work around unexpected changes and situations.
- Understand and able to apply the whole Person-Centred Care approach concept in the everyday running of programmes.
- Competent to use Word and Excel.
